Andalusite 


It is hard mineral, thats why it is most suitable for jewelry, Andalusite's look most beautifulit is properly cut and polished.
When andalusite is Cut with a long axis, for example an oval cut it shows many colors. oval cut mostly gives lighter color in the center and darker color at the ends. and if andalusite stone is cut in round or square shape,a beautiful and unique blen of coloured 
mosaic pattern makes it a perfect gift to wear.



 According to the U.S. Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration in "Industrial Minerals & Rocks: Commodities, Markets, and Uses," a large majority of andalusite extracted in the world today is used in the industry of refractory bricks. Andalusite's properties of high temperature volume stability, mechanical strength, thermal shock resistance and creep resistance, also makes the mineral suitable for using in the metallurgical industry, says the Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering.





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